AU2002360079A1 - Flexible computer input - Google Patents

Flexible computer input

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AU2002360079A1
AU2002360079A1 AU2002360079A AU2002360079A AU2002360079A1 AU 2002360079 A1 AU2002360079 A1 AU 2002360079A1 AU 2002360079 A AU2002360079 A AU 2002360079A AU 2002360079 A AU2002360079 A AU 2002360079A AU 2002360079 A1 AU2002360079 A1 AU 2002360079A1
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computer input
flexible computer
flexible
input
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Ralf Trachte
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Priority claimed from DE2001163664 external-priority patent/DE10163664A1/en
Priority claimed from DE2002151296 external-priority patent/DE10251296A1/en
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/03Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
    • G06F3/041Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0216Arrangements for ergonomically adjusting the disposition of keys of a keyboard
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/048Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI]
    • G06F3/0487Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser
    • G06F3/0488Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
    • G06F3/04886Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
AU2002360079A 2001-12-21 2002-12-21 Flexible computer input Abandoned AU2002360079A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (5)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE2001163664 DE10163664A1 (en) 2001-12-21 2001-12-21 Device for computer input has a touch-sensitive input surface with multiple input surface areas and a control unit coupled to the input surface.
DE10163664.4 2001-12-21
DE2002151296 DE10251296A1 (en) 2002-11-03 2002-11-03 Device for computer input has a touch-sensitive input surface with multiple input surface areas and a control unit coupled to the input surface.
DE10251296.5 2002-11-03
PCT/EP2002/014697 WO2003054680A2 (en) 2001-12-21 2002-12-21 Flexible computer input

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AU2002360079A1 true AU2002360079A1 (en) 2003-07-09

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EP (1) EP1468353A2 (en)
CN (1) CN100350363C (en)
AU (1) AU2002360079A1 (en)
WO (1) WO2003054680A2 (en)

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